SAM #N00174-26-SIMACQ-M4-0031

NSWC Indian Head intent to sole-source 30-gallon containers of 98% nitric acid

NSWC Indian Head plans a noncompetitive purchase of 98% concentrated nitric acid in 30-gallon containers. - Agency: Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), under NAVSEA and the Department of the Navy. - Planned vendor: Brainerd Chemical Company Inc.; the notice identifies it as the only supplier with an active Department of Transportation special permit to transport 98% concentrated nitric acid by motor vehicle within the continental United States. - Procurement approach: Intended firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes. - Opportunity for other vendors: Interested vendors may submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability and explain how competition would benefit the Government. - Classification: NAICS 332439; PSC 8145. - Quantity: The notice specifies 30-gallon containers but does not state the number of containers.

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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to BRAINERD CHEMICAL COMPANY INC, 15 E 15TH ST STE 200, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119-4001 for 30 Gallon Nitric Acid Containers

Transportation of Concentrated Nitric Acid, 98%, requires a Special Permit issued by the Department of Transportation. Brainerd Chemical Company is currently the only supplier of this chemical that holds an active DOT Special Permit for CONUS transportation of this material by Motor Vehicle

This action is to be undertaken in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a) on the basis that only one source is available in meeting the government’s requirements.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 332439. The Product Service Code (PSC) code is 8145. The resulting award will be a firm fixed price purchase order.

This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their capability to respond to this requirement by November 20, 2026 at 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or whether not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed purchase order action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 10:00 a.m. EST on November 20, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities via email to: IHD_Code0261@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

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